Properties of Rhyolite and Andesite

Rhyolite

Andesite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-77

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Sub-conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Colorless

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

140.00 N/mm²225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.672.5-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.6 g/cm³2.11-2.36 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA2.39 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Rhyolite vs Andesite Properties

Properties of Rhyolite and Andesite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Rhyolite vs Andesite properties, get to know more about Rhyolite Definition and Andesite Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Rhyolite and Andesite.